FRIDAY 10/27/2017 – HALF DAY PM
•No Science class today – Math block with Mr.
Carron for Decimals Project work
THURSDAY 10/26/2017
Objectives:
• Students will describe the structure of the universe, including the scale of
distances in the universe
• Students will describe stars and their physical properties
• Students will describe the stages of the life cycles of stars
White Space Question:
What things can be found in our universe?
Agenda: (No Power Hour)
• Engineering Design Process Practice and Reflection on “Design a Better
Model” project (if time)
• Dimensional Analysis Review with notes & practice worksheets
WEDNESDAY 10/25/2017Objectives:
• Students will describe the structure of the universe, including the scale of distances in the
universe
• Students will describe stars and their physical properties
• Students will describe the stages of the life cycles of stars
White Space Question:
What is at the center of our solar system?
Agenda:
• Turn in Galactic Address assignment
• Science Notebook check
• Work on Activity 1 “Structure of the Universe”
– Read pages 4 – 11 in the Space Science book
– Answer questions 1 – 3, 5 – 7, 9 – 11, and 13
– Do Lesson Review on page 13, questions 1 – 10
TUESDAY 10/24/2017
Objectives:
• Students will describe the structure of the universe, including the scale of
distances in the universe
• Students will describe stars and their physical properties
• Students will describe the stages of the life cycles of stars
White Space Question:
Name as many planets which you know that belong to our solar system.
Agenda:
• Mrs. Duddles at Stream Leaders with 7th grade class
• Space Science Notes with Mr. Moore
• Science Notebook check tomorrow, Wednesday 10/25
MONDAY 10/23/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a
chemical reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is
conserved
White Space Question:
Write the chemical equation for the process of cellular respiration.
Agenda:
• Turn in “Design a Better Model Project” model and poster; due today
• Discuss and review Chemistry Unit Test
• Start Space Science unit
• Science Notebook check this Wednesday 10/25
FRIDAY 10/20/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an
atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a
chemical reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is
conserved
White Space Question:
The starting materials in a reaction are called _______________. The new
substances that are formed in a reaction are called __________________.
Agenda:
• Continue work on “Design a Better Model Project” if you brought in your
recycled materials; due beginning of class Monday 10/23
WEDNESDAY 10/18/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a
chemical reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is
conserved
White Space Question:
What type of bond forms between beryllium (Be) and chlorine (Cl)?
Agenda:
• Take Chemistry Unit Test Part II
• Continue work on “Design a Better Model Project” if you brought in your
recycled materials; due Friday 10/20
TUESDAY 10/17/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a
chemical reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is
conserved
White Space Question:
Draw the Bohr model and Lewis structure for the element #14 (Si).
Agenda:
• Take Chemistry Unit Test Part 1
• Continue work on “Design a Better Model Project” if you brought in your
recycled materials; due Friday 10/20
MONDAY 10/16/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a
chemical reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is
conserved
White Space Question:
Define the term catalyst.
Agenda:
• Continue work on “Design a Better Model Project” if you brought in your
recycled materials; due Friday 10/20
• Check Balancing Equations: Practice Problems worksheet (15 mins)
• Review for Chemistry Unit Test Tuesday 10/17 (20 mins)
THURSDAY 10/12/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a chemical
reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is
conserved
White Space Question:
What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change? What are the
signs that a chemical reaction or change has happened?
Agenda:
• Work on “Design a Better Model Project” if you brought in your recycled materials;
due Friday 10/20
• Complete Balancing Equations: Practice Problems WS
HW: Chemistry Unit Test Study Guide; Unit Test Tuesday 10/17
WEDNESDAY 10/11/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a
chemical reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is
conserved
White Space Question:
What does it mean that a chemical reaction is exothermic?
Agenda:
• Keep working on Chemistry Unit Test Study Guide; Unit Test week of 10/16
• Complete Balancing Equations WS
• Work on “Design a Better Model Project” if you have your recycled materials
TUESDAY 10/10/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a chemical
reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is conserved
White Space Question:
In your own words, state the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. How does a
balanced chemical equation show that matter is conserved?
Agenda:
• Take Chemistry Part 3 Notes with note sheet
• Discuss and review Balancing Equations and Modeling Photosynthesis & Cellular
Respiration lab activity
• Discuss “Design a Better Model Project” project handout; due Friday 10/20
– You must have your recycled materials for the project by this Thursday
MONDAY 10/09/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a chemical
reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is conserved
White Space Question:
In your own words, describe the process of photosynthesis.
Agenda:
• Work on Chemical Bonding WS –This is part of your review for Chemistry Unit Test
week of 10/16 (5 mins)
• Discuss & review Chemistry Part 2 Quiz
• Distribute Chemistry Unit Test Study Guide; Unit Test week of 10/16
• Continue work on Balancing Equations and Modeling Photosynthesis & Cellular
Respiration lab activity
FRIDAY 10/06/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a
chemical reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is
conserved
White Space Question:
Ionic bonds involve what types of atoms?
Agenda:
• Work on Chemical Bonding WS –This is part of your review for Chemistry Unit
Test week of 10/16
• Do Balancing Equations and Modeling Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration lab
activity
THURSDAY 10/05/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a chemical
reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is conserved
White Space Question:
Which type of bond is stronger, ionic or covalent? Explain your answer (Hint: Think about
what you observed during the “Sugar or Salt?” lab. Which substance melted faster?)
Agenda:
• Turn in 8th Grade field trip permission form due today
• Take Chemistry Part 2 Quiz
• Work on Chemical Bonding WS – Review for Chemistry Unit Test
WEDNESDAY 10/04/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a chemical
reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is conserved
White Space Question:
Covalent bonds often happen between what types of atoms (metal or nonmetal)?
Agenda:
• Turn in 8th Grade field trip permission form due Thursday 10/05
• Review notes packet on Chemistry Part 2 (Chemical Bonding); Use this notes packet to
help you study for Chemistry Part 2 quiz
• Preview Balancing Equations and Modeling Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration lab
activity
• Quiz on Chemistry Part 2 on Thursday 10/05
TUESDAY 10/03/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a chemical
reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is conserved
White Space Question:
What is the difference between a single bond and a double bond?
Agenda:
• Turn in 8th Grade field trip permission form due Thursday 10/05
• Watch Science Bob video to see decomposition reaction of H2O2 into O2 & H2O
(elephant toothpaste lab)
• Finish notes on Chemical Bonding with notes packet; go to Mrs. Duddles’ class webpage
to find Chemistry Part 2 notes PPT file
• Quiz on Chemistry Part 2 Notes Thursday 10/05
MONDAY 10/02/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding and identify the signs of a chemical
reaction
• Students will understand that balanced chemical equations show that mass is conserved
White Space Question:
What is the relationship among elements, compounds, and mixtures?
Agenda:
• Turn in 8th grade field trip permission form due Thursday 10/05 (THF wants a count by
this date!)
• Do Activity 4 “Elephant Toothpaste” lab activity; Read & follow directions in lab sheet
carefully
• Finish notes on Chemical Bonding with WS (if time)
FRIDAY 09/29/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding
White Space Question:
Ionic bonds usually form between what types of atoms?
Agenda: (shorten class for Butcher Jog-a-thon)
• Turn in 8th Grade field trip permission form due 10/06
• Finish notes on Chemical Bonding with WS (if time)
• Discuss & review Marshmallow Lab activity
THURSDAY 09/28/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an isotope
or a new element
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding
White Space Question:
How are covalent bonds different from ionic bonds?
Agenda: (shorten class for Power Hour)
• Turn in 8th grade field trip permission form
• Marshmallow Prelab: Read Procedures steps so that you understand what you are
doing
• Complete Marshmallow Lab activity
WEDNESDAY 09/27/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding
White Space Question:
What happens to the electrons of atoms in ionic Bonding?
Agenda:
• Distribute 8th grade field trip notice & permission form for The Henry Ford visit
• Marshmallow Lab prelab prep: Read the procedures so you understand what we are
doing in the lab tomorrow
• Work on Covalent Bonds Practice sheet
TUESDAY 09/26/2017
• No Science class today due to NWEA ELA testing with Mrs. Toy
• Report to Mrs. Toy’s class room #128 for NWEA ELA Test
MONDAY 09/25/2017
Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding
White Space Question:
Why do atoms form bonds?
Agenda:
• Pass back Chemistry Part 1 quiz
• Continue notes on chemical bonding using Ionic Bond Practice WS
FRIDAY 09/22/2017
Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding
White Space Question:
Isotopes of an atom will have the same number of what subatomic particle(s)?
Agenda: (Extended science class period today)
• Read and follow directions in lab packet to complete Activity 3 “Sugar or Salt?” lab
activity
• Finish Notes on chemical bonding (if time)
THURSDAY 09/21/2017
Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
• Students will begin to investigate chemical bonding
White Space Question:
How do I find the number of electrons in an atom?
Agenda: (Short class period for Power Hour)
• Take quiz on atomic structure, subatomic particles, Bohr model, Lewis structure &
Periodic Table basics (30 mins)
• Copy Activity 3 “Sugar or Salt?” set up in to Science notebook
WEDNESDAY 09/20/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an isotope or a
new element
White Space Question:
In a neutrally charged atom, what can you conclude about the number of protons and electrons?
Agenda: (Extended class period to accommodate 7th grade NWEA testing)
• Review for quiz on atomic structure, subatomic particles, bohr model, lewis structure &
periodic table basics with Notes handout
• Take Notes on Ions & Isotopes with worksheet
• Copy Activity 3 “Sugar or Salt?” set up in to Science notebook; Start Notes on chemical
bonding
HW: Study for quiz on Thursday 09/21
TUESDAY 09/19/2017
• No Science & math classes today; extended class period for ELA
NWEA & District writing assessment
HW: Complete Chemistry Part 1 Notes to help you study for quiz on
Atomic structure, subatomic particles, Bohr model, and Lewis structures
MONDAY 09/18/2017Objectives:
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
White Space Question:
What are valence electrons? How do you find the valence electrons for an element?
Agenda:
• Finish Periodic Table Basics Activity (35 mins)
• Discuss & Review Periodic Table Activity
Notice: Quiz on atomic structure, subatomic particles, Bohr model, Lewis structure &
Periodic Table basics on Wednesday 09/20
FRIDAY 09/15/2017Objectives:
• Students will understand and be aware of lab Safety rules and procedures
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an isotope or a
new element
White Space Question:
Where are Protons and neutrons found inside the atom?
Agenda:
• Work on periodic table basics activity
– Work with your group to complete activity
– Read and follow directions; every group member must contribute to activity
THURSDAY 09/14/2017Objectives:
• Students will understand and be aware of lab safety rules and procedures
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
White Space Question:
Name the three subatomic particles
Agenda:
• Finish notes on “the atom”
• Review video resources on the atom and atomic theory
WEDNESDAY 09/13/2017Objectives:
• Students will understand and be aware of lab Safety rules and procedures
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
White Space Question:
Are atoms visible to the unaided eye? Compare the size of an Atom to an every day
object.
Agenda:
• Discuss & Review Activity 2 “The Flame Test” lab activity
• Continue notes on “The Atom”
TUESDAY 09/12/2017Objectives:
• Students will understand and be aware of lab safety rules and procedures
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
White Space Question:
Define the term atom.
Agenda:
• Take Attendance then go to Room 134 for lab activity
• Read, Listen & follow directions to complete Activity 2 “The Flame Test” lab
MONDAY 09/11/2017
Objectives:
• Students will understand and be aware of lab safety rules and procedures
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
White Space Question:
What should you do before starting a lab activity?
Agenda:
• “Introduction to the Atom” PowerPoint presentation
– Make Cornell Notes as you listen to presentation; listen & participate
• Copy Activity 2 “The Flame Test” lab set up in to Science notebook
FRIDAY 09/08/2017
Objectives:
• Students will understand and be aware of lab safety rules and procedures
• Students will investigate and be able to describe the basic structure of an atom
• Students will explain how changing the structure of an element can result in an
isotope or a new element
White Space Question:
What did you do or experience for the first time this summer?
Agenda:
• Collect Course Syllabus signature page due today
• Take Lab Safety Rules and Procedures quiz
• Cornell Notes quick review with handout
THURSDAY 09/07/2017
Objectives:
• Students will understand and be aware of lab safety rules and procedures
Agenda:
• Shortened class period for Power Hour
• Discuss & review lab safety rules and procedures
• Sign student Lab Safety Contract
• Be ready for Lab Safety Rules and Procedures quiz Friday 09/08
HW:
• Review course syllabus with parents/guardians & turn in signature page to Mrs.
Duddles by this Friday
WEDNESDAY 09/06/2017
Objectives:
• Students will understand CHAMPS classroom behavior & norms, and syllabus
course expectations
Agenda:
• Conduct classroom housekeeping procedures: materials, syllabus, class
expectations & norms, CHAMPS, etc
• Distribute science notebooks
HW:
• Review course syllabus with parents/guardians & turn in signature page to Mrs.
Duddles by this Friday